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Separation’s Geography: Agha Shahid Ali’s Poem ‘By the Waters of the Sindh’

In the poem “By the Waters of the Sindh”, Agha Shahid alludes to the contentious issue of the partition while weaving in his memories of personal loss. Agha Shahid Ali (1949 – 2001) was born in Kashmir and educated in Delhi as well as the United States of America where he eventually settled and lived until his untimely

Art Dubai announces programmes and partnerships for 17th edition

Art Dubai, the leading international platform for art and artists from the Middle East and the Global South, today announced details of the programmes and partnerships for its 17th edition, which will take place at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime

Abu Dhabi's 6th Culture Summit to take place 3-5 March

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the new dates for the sixth edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi from 3rd to 5th March, 2024. Held under the theme ‘A Matter of Time’, this edition will gather an exceptional collection of thought leaders

A Piece of Bread… A Bouquet of Poems from Italy

Angela Kosta, a renowned poetess and writer, born in Albania and based in Italy, shares her three poems Angela Kosta was born in Albania in 1973 and has lived in Italy since 1995. She is also a translator, essayist, literary critic and promoter. She has published 11 books – novels, poems and fairy tales in Albanian, Italian and

Sea flower… Poetry from Uzbekistan

Munavvar Boltayeva, a young poetess and writer from Uzbekistan, known for mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route shares her two poems Munavvar Boltayeva was born on February 1, 1997 in Jarkurgan district of Surhandarya province, Uzbekistan. She writes poems and articles, and has 5 poetry